Motorola Signature vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,119,714).
Motorola Signature
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 70/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 186g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Motorola Signature scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 183 g | |
| Price | $699 | — |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Signature and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 252.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.